Magellan eXplorist 500 User Manual

Preferences
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Selecting the Coordinate System
Position data will be displayed in the coordinate system chosen in Map Units. The default
system is latitude/longitude (Lat/Lon) and should be fine for most users. Experienced
navigators will want to select a coordinate system that matches the maps or charts they are
using. Coordinate systems that can be selected are:
• Lat/Lon
• UTM
• OSGB
• Irish
• Swiss
• Swedish
• Finnish
• German
• French
• USNG
• MGRS
• User Grid
1. Press
MENU.
2. Use the
Arrow joystick to highlight Preferences.
3. Press
ENTER.
4. Use the
Arrow joystick to highlight Map Units.
5. Press
ENTER.
6. Use the
Arrow joystick to highlight the data field for Coord System.
7. Press
ENTER.
8. Use the
Arrow joystick to highlight the desired coordinate system.
Some coordinate systems may ask for additional information as to how the
coordinates will be displayed. Select the desired option and press
ENTER.
If User Grid is selected, additional information is required. This option will be
used only by experienced users and is not described in this manual.
9. Press
ENTER.
The
Map Units screen is displayed with the new Coord System shown. You can change
other settings or press
ESC to return to the Preferences menu.

Magellan eXplorist 500 Specifications

General

Brand	Magellan
Model	eXplorist 500
Category	GPS
Language	English